Buy an x1950 pro? or wait...

Tyreal · December 26th, 2006

Hi guys/gals.

I have saved up quite a bit of money from christmas and my weekly allowances. While searching anitec and ncix, I saw that the x1950 pro is only ~240 dollars. I'm tempted to get this to replace my 7800 GT. Do you think I should wait for better dx10 cards to come out and buy those? or just get this card. Although I usually don't splurge, I'm tempted to go for the 8800 GTS.

EDIT:
I have 655 dollars. I'd like to save some.
Anitec website: Anitec Computer Technology - Canada's Online Computer Store - www.anitec.ca
NCIX: NCIX.com - Canada's Premier Computer Store - Great Technology, Service and Selection.

polobunny · December 26th, 2006

Wait for mid/hi-end DX10 cards.

RangerXLT8 · December 26th, 2006

Wait for R600. R600 > All.

Tyreal · December 26th, 2006

Yea. I think I'll wait for an R600. Do you think they will release their midrange cards at launch? How big of a powersupply would I need?

wow. It's even planned to launch by the end of this year. I'll just wait a couple months.

garetjax · December 26th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Tyreal

Hi guys/gals.

I have saved up quite a bit of money from christmas and my weekly allowances. While searching anitec and ncix, I saw that the x1950 pro is only ~240 dollars. I'm tempted to get this to replace my 7800 GT. Do you think I should wait for better dx10 cards to come out and buy those? or just get this card. Although I usually don't splurge, I'm tempted to go for the 8800 GTS.

I would wait until the DX10 cards come out. That way, you will be covered if you ever intend to upgrade to Vista and want to take advantage of the DX10 technology it offers. If you buy that x1950 now (DX9), you would only have to go and spend more money down the road for a DX10 videocard to replace it. Sure, DX10 cards now are expensive, but in the long run, you will only be saving yourself some cash in the end.

I reccomend that you take a look at THIS thread for similar advice and information.

Tyreal · December 26th, 2006

Thanks Garet

polobunny · December 26th, 2006

On another note, i'll be selling my X1900XT if you still want a DX9 card. *whistles*

:P

Tyreal · December 26th, 2006

pm me or msg me on msn.

polobunny · December 26th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Tyreal

pm me or msg me on msn.

You do that, i'm at work. :P

wtcnbrwndo4u · December 26th, 2006

See, I told you Ty. Lol.

Of course, the "you go buy a X1950Pro and give me your 7800GT" is number 1 on my list!

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Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,559	Buy an x1950 pro? or wait... Hi guys/gals. I have saved up quite a bit of money from christmas and my weekly allowances. While searching anitec and ncix, I saw that the x1950 pro is only ~240 dollars. I'm tempted to get this to replace my 7800 GT. Do you think I should wait for better dx10 cards to come out and buy those? or just get this card. Although I usually don't splurge, I'm tempted to go for the 8800 GTS. EDIT: I have 655 dollars. I'd like to save some. Anitec website: Anitec Computer Technology - Canada's Online Computer Store - www.anitec.ca NCIX: NCIX.com - Canada's Premier Computer Store - Great Technology, Service and Selection. I Like Watercooling. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220 Last edited by Tyreal; December 26th, 2006 at 09:26.

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Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,559	Re: Buy an x1950 pro? or wait... Yea. I think I'll wait for an R600. Do you think they will release their midrange cards at launch? How big of a powersupply would I need? wow. It's even planned to launch by the end of this year. I'll just wait a couple months. I Like Watercooling. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

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Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,559	Re: Buy an x1950 pro? or wait... Thanks Garet I Like Watercooling. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

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polobunny T-Rex Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,101 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Buy an x1950 pro? or wait... On another note, i'll be selling my X1900XT if you still want a DX9 card. whistles :P

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Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,559	Re: Buy an x1950 pro? or wait... pm me or msg me on msn. I Like Watercooling. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

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wtcnbrwndo4u Teh Brown Staffer Join Date: May 2006 Location: KS Posts: 2,291	Re: Buy an x1950 pro? or wait... See, I told you Ty. Lol. Of course, the "you go buy a X1950Pro and give me your 7800GT" is number 1 on my list! - Core 2 Quad Q6600 - DFI Infinity 975X - 4GB Corsair XMS2 w/ DHX DDR2-800 - 250GB Seagate 7200.10RPM + 160GB Hitachi 5400.4RPM - ATi Radeon X1900XT 256MB - Cooler Master Centurion 5 + OCZ StealthXStream 600W - Acer 19" P191W Monitor - Logitech Z-5500 Digital + Logitech MX Revolution - Vista Ultimate x64

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